Exploring Jewish Identities and Combatting Antisemitism with Pre-Service Teachers: A Critical Post-Intentional Phenomenological Study

• In Event: Ethnic Identities and Education

Abstract

In this paper, we examined the phenomenon of intentionally exploring Jewishness and Jewish children’s literature in an elementary teacher education course. Using the theoretical framework of HebCrit, we collected various data such as lesson plans, presentation slides, recorded presentations, and post-reflexive journal entries. Preliminary findings suggest that the pre-service teachers had limited prior knowledge but were eager to expand their schemas. The scholarly significance of this work suggests that understanding and addressing antisemitism and Jewish experiences must become a more integrated part of anti-oppressive teacher preparation and the education system rit large.

Authors

• Keitha-Gail Martin-Kerr, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Emma Nicosia, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities